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Venini, Mid-Century Latticino Handkerchief Vase, Unsigned, Italy, C.1950
By Venini
Located in Chatham, ON
VENINI - mid-century studio glass latticino 'handkerchief' vase - striking pink ribbons with copper
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Massimo Vignelli for Venini Mid Century Glass Pendant Lamp
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Countryside, IL
Massimo Vignelli for Venini Mid Century Glass Pendant Lamp
This lamp measures: 18 wide x 18 deep x
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Venini Mid Century Italian Amber Murano Glass Pendant Light
By Paolo Venini
Located in London, GB
Venini Mid Century Italian Amber Murano Glass Pendant Light, a truly unique masterpiece. Its
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Venini Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass chandelier
By Venini
Located in Palermo, PA
Mid-Century Modern chandelier by Venini. 42 Murano glasses set on a metal base consisting of 2
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Venini Mid-Century Modern Glass and Chrome Ceiling Lamp
By Venini
Located in Weesp, NL
Rare and beautiful Mid-Century Modern ceiling lamp "Membrane" by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Murano
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Venini Midcentury Fazzoletto Hankerchief Art Glass Vase
By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made vintage Murano hankerchief Fazzoletto art glass vase attributed to Venini. The
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Venini Mid-Century Modern Crystal Murano Glass Chandelier "Triedri", 1996
By Venini
Located in Murano, Venezia
elements called "Triedri".
Attributed to Venini in 1996.
This magnificent work will give light to any
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Venini Mid-Century Modern Crystal Murano Glass Chandelier "Triedri", 1984s
By Venini
Located in Murano, Venezia
elements called "Triedri".
Attributed to Venini in 1984s.
This magnificent work will give light to any
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Venini Mid-Century Modern Smoked Crystal Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970
By Venini
Located in Murano, Venezia
chandelier with a golden finish.
Attributed to Venini and executed in the circa 1970s.
The Murano glass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Venini Mid Century Italian Modern Triedri Murano Glass Flush Mount Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Magnificent Italian recessed lamp by Venini.
This hexagonal ceiling light consists of a brass and
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass, Steel
Venini Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare example of a Murano glass and brass chandelier, produced by Venini in the 1950s. Twenty-two
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Venini Mid-Century Modern Crystal Amber Murano Glass Triedri Chandelier, 1984s
By Venini
Located in Murano, Venezia
the glass elements called "Triedri".
Attributed to Venini in 1984s.
Chandelier can be re wired for
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
H 17.72 in Dm 21.66 in
Venini Mid Century Italian Modern Triedri Murano Glass Flush Mount Chandelier
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Magnificent Italian ceiling lamp from the Venini brand.
This ceiling lamp consists of a brass
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Mid-20th Century Flush Mount
Materials
Brass, Steel
Venini Mid-Century Modern Crystal Amber Murano Glass Chandelier "Nastri", 1974
By Venini
Located in Murano, Venezia
cutting it.
This fantastic chandelier was designed by Venini in 1974, reaches a diameter of 78 cm and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
H 16.93 in Dm 30.71 in
Venini Mid-Century Murano Yellow White Glass Chandelier, Poliedri Model, 1960s
By Paolo Venini
Located in Madrid, ES
A stunning Murano white and yellow glass chandelier designed and edited by Paolo Venini in the 60s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
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H 23.63 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Italian Venini Mid Century Murano Glass Bell Pendant Light
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Mid Century Modern Italian bell pendant light made from Murano glass.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Venini Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass and Brass Oval Chandelier, 9 Lights
By Venini
Located in Plainview, NY
An exceptional Mid- Century Modern oval chandelier by Venini ( Founded 1921 in Milan, Italy by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 20.5 in W 24 in D 12 in
2000s Venini Mid-Century Modern Clear and Brown Murano Glass Triedri Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
been made in the shop. High quality of brass and murano glasses look at Venini chandeliers but it's not
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in Dm 20.48 in
Pair of Venini Mid-Century Brass and Murano Glass "Triedri" Sconces, 1970s
By Venini
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of sconces consists of 9 Triedri each, in Murano glass and was produced by Venini in the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 14.57 in W 10.63 in D 5.52 in
Venini Mid-Century Modern Grey Murano Glass Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri, 1980
By Venini
Located in Murano, Venezia
Toni Zuccheri for Venini, which in the following years Venini has continued to reproduce in various
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Venini Midcentury Italian Flushmount Murano Glass Bubbles and Brass Chandelier
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Escalona, Toledo
produced by Paolo Venini in 1960 in Italy.
With an exquisite design, it is a multitude of carved Murano
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Venini Midcentury "Tessuto" White and Crystal Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970s
By Venini
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid Century White and Crystal "Tessuto" Murano Glass Chandelier. This beautiful object was
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Venini Mid-Century Italian Art Glass Bottle a Fasce Orizzontali by Bianconi
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Italian art glass bottle.
A so-called 'a fasce orizzontali' bottle with a broad
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Altuglas
Oggetti Colorful Italian Round Blown Art Glass by Venini Mid-Century Modern
By Oggetti, Venini
Located in Miami, FL
Designed for Venini round blown colorful Art glass vase made by Oggetti in Italy.
Makers Mark at
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Attr. Venini Mid-Century Modern Pulegoso Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, 1960
By Venini
Located in Murano, Venezia
, adding a touch of class to the refinement of Pulegoso glass.
Designed in 1960 and attributed to Venini
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 19.69 in W 8.67 in D 4.34 in
Venini Midcentury "Tessuto" White and Crystal Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970s
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing Mid Century White and Crystal "Tessuto" Murano Glass Chandelier. This wonderful object was
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
VENINI Mid-Century Modern "Chiara" Pink Glass Italian Chandelier by Cini Boeri.
By Cini Boeri, Venini
Located in Sacile, PN
"Chiara" pink glass chandelier designed by Cini Boeri for VENINI, dated 1985.
Black varnished
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 32.29 in Dm 18.12 in
Murano Glass Table Lamp Gino Vistosi Venini Midcentury Modern Italy 1960s
By Gino Vistosi, Venini
Located in Palermo, IT
swirl/stripe decorations are in shades of light and dark grey. Gino Vistosi style for Venini, 60s Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
No Reserve
H 11.03 in Dm 8.08 in
An original Venini mid-century table lamp in opaque white Murano glass, 1950s
Located in London, GB
An original opaque Murano glass table lamp with ribbed detail by Venini - Venice, Italy.
With
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
H 21.66 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Venini Italian Mid-Century Curly Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Murano Curly Italian Venini Mid -Century Chandelier Light Fixture. Round frame holding 11 Curvy pcs
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Large Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Chandeliers Attributed to Venini
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Large Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers Attributed to Venini.
Mid-Century
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 20.5 in Dm 28.5 in
Venini, MCM Murano Fazzoletto Filigrana Glass Vase / Bowl, Italy, C.1960's
By Venini
Located in Chatham, ON
VENINI - mid century Murano Fazzoletto Filigrana glass vase - yellow, white and clear canes - rare
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Midcentury Italian Post Modern Clear Glass Murano Vetri Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning Venini midcentury Murano Triedri Chandelier. In a very desirable whale tail form. Features
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Rare Large Pair Murano / Venini Torchon Picture Frames, c.1950
By Venini
Located in Bath, GB
stands are signed "Venini".
Mid-Century Modern dating to c.1950, excellent condition with minor wear
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Blown Glass
Venini Style 10-light Flower Sputnik Chandelier Murano Glass & Brass, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
: Dandelion, Sputnik.
Style: Venini, mid century, modernist.
Colors: clear and golden.
Materials: Murano
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Large Paolo Venini Lamps Textured Murano Ice Glass Brass 1950 Kalmar
By Barovier, Venini, Kaiser, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Rare and early set of three Paolo Venini midcentury pendant lamps of slightly iridescent and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century modern XL Venini chandelier
By Venini
Located in Palermo, PA
Mid-Century modern XL Venini chandelier. It can be mounted straight to ceeling like a plafond or
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Venini Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Venini Chandelier, Italy, 1970s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Venini Quadriedri Prism Chandelier
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Italian Venini 'cake' chandelier made of descending stacked layers of quadriedri
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Horizontal Italian Mid-Century Venini Sconce
By Venini
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern 34.5 inch horizontal sconce by Venini. Having a brass frame with
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Horizontal Italian Mid-Century Venini Sconce
By Venini
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern 52 inch horizontal sconce by Venini. Having a brass frame with beautiful
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Mid-Century Venini Tronchi Glass Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Large Venini glass chandelier composed of approximately 200 tronchi glass.
Rewired with 26 new
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Italian Venini Style Mid-Century Modern Diminutive Pendant Light
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern diminutive glass pendant light made in the style of Venini. The piece
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century /Modern Venini Glass Shades
By Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These are the Tube shaped glass shades in the (bark ) texture design. Where purchased long ago from several giant Chandeliers that were sold for the glass only. Have been kept in sto...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Italian Mid-Century Venini Murano Glass Sconces
By Venini
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern sconces by Venini. Having a brass frame and beautiful glass
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Italian Mid-Century Venini Murano Glass Sconces
By Venini
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern sconces by Venini. Having a brass frame and beautiful glass
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Mid-Century Venini Troncho Murano Glass Chandelier
By Venini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant Mid-Century Tronchi chandelier made in Italy, designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, in the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Italian Mid Century Modern Chandelier by Venini
By Venini
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern chandelier by Venini which has multi-tier cascading prisms. Consisting
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Pair of Mid Century Venini Italian Crystal Sconces
By Venini
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Mid Century Venini Italian Crystal Sconces. This listing is for one pair but we actually
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Modern Glass Bowl by Venini, Italy
By Venini
Located in London, GB
likely the work of the famous Venini glass foundry. This technique has been published in various Venini
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Triedri Chandelier by Venini, 1960
By Venini
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
this unique and timeless piece of Mid-Century Modern design.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Heavy Venini Centrepiece or Vase
By Venini
Located in Water Mill, NY
Impressive Mid-Century unusual very heavy Venini handblown centrepiece/vase Hampton location.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Centerpieces
Materials
Blown Glass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Venini Glass Oval Chandelier
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1960s Mid-Century Modern Venini glass chandelier with brass frame and amber and clear
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Vase by Venini
By Venini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Striking art glass vase ice bucket by Venini for Disaronno. Beautiful amber glass with a white
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini
By Venini
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Italian chandelier by Venini. Each of the prisms is solid glass, measuring 11
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Mid-Century Modern Venini Sphere in Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern Venini semi-sphere in Murano glass with a rose-golden tone.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid Century Modern Venini Murano Glass Prism Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Venini chandelier in an oval shape. 4 lights to illuminate the triangular prism. In
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Venini Reticello sphere pendant. Italy 1950s
By Venini
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with trace of age and use on the metal, glass with no cracks or chips. Made from Reticello Murano glass and chromed metal. Produced in Italy during the 50s. Fu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Unique Mid Century Glass Rod Chandelier by Venini
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
A vintage chandelier by Venini in a unique shape composed of clear glass rods suspended from a
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Paolo Venini Italian Mid-Century Glass Scroll Chandelier
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1940s) clear glass chandelier with 6 upright scrolls & 6 scroll form arms
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Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
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Venini Mid Century For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic venini mid century available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and murano glass, every venini mid century was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a venini mid century, we have 6893 options in-stock, while there are 256 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the venini mid century you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right venini mid century, those designed in mid-century modern, Art Deco and modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made venini mid century over the years, but those crafted by Venini, Paolo Venini and Carlo Scarpa are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Venini Mid Century?
A venini mid century can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,276, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $276,228.
A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About Venini Mid Century
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The years between 1950 and 1960 are typically considered mid-century. Some people also include the 1970s in the definition. Remember that the term mid-century furniture refers to pieces produced during the middle of the 20th century. It is different from mid-century modern, the name for a furniture style that emerged primarily in the years following World War II and is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century furniture.
- Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
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